Ruud Gullit vs Denis Law
Netherlands against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ruud Gullit
Netherlands · 1980s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Netherlands
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 66 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord Rotterdam, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1987 · national Player of the Year 1984 · 2× Hall of Fame (2017–2017)
The iconic dreadlocked superstar lit up Serie A with AC Milan and captained the Netherlands to their glorious Euro '88 triumph, winning the Ballon d'Or in 1987. Career record: 66 caps and 17 goals for Netherlands; club career at HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord Rotterdam, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or 1987, national Player of the Year 1984, 2× Hall of Fame (2017–2017).
Denis Law
Scotland · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Scotland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 55 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame
"The King" was a clinical and elegant striker, renowned for his incredible goalscoring prowess and audacious flair for both Manchester United and Scotland. Career record: 55 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ruud Gullit ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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